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          Kaiser Chiefs announce 2025 UK outdoor shows to celebrate 20 years of ‘Employment’

          November 1, 2024

          After announcing a massive hometown show at Leeds’ Temple Newsam Park for May 2025, to celebrate 20 years of their iconic debut album Employment, Yorkshire indie icons Kaiser Chiefs announce further 20th anniversary celebration shows […]

          INHALER 
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          INHALER announce new album ‘Open Wide’ & biggest ever UK tour

          November 1, 2024

          INHALER has today announced details of their new album alongside their biggest-ever UK tour and a string of dates in Europe and Asia. The Dublin four-piece will release their third album, ‘Open Wide,’ on February 7th via Polydor […]

          IN FOCUS// The Cure at The SSE Arena Belfast
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          BBC2 to Celebrate The Cure’s New Album ‘Songs of a Lost World’ with a Special Evening of Programming

          November 1, 2024

          THE CURE’s long-awaited, critically acclaimed new album, SONGS OF A LOST WORLD, their first new release in 16 years, is out now. The band will be performing their only scheduled show of the year tonight […]

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          ALBUM REVIEW: The Cure - Songs of a Lost World
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: The Cure – Songs of a Lost World

          October 25, 2024

          After a sixteen-year wait, Songs of a Lost World, The Cure’s highly anticipated fourteenth studio album, has finally arrived. Rumours about the release date began circulating as far back as 2018, a testament to frontman […]

          Amyl and The Sniffers – Cartoon Darkness
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Amyl and The Sniffers – Cartoon Darkness

          October 24, 2024

          Honest – perhaps the best way to define this Melbourne four-piece, which grew from the city’s pub-rock scene. There’s no flannel, no pretences, just good old-fashioned, down-to-earth music and attitude. In this overly antiseptic world, […]

        • Book Reviews

          BOOK REVIEW: Y/N - Esther Yi
          Book Reviews

          BOOK REVIEW: Y/N – Esther Yi

          October 30, 2023

          K-Pop has reached an international audience. This year, BLACKPINK made history as the first K-pop band to headline a major UK festival at Hyde Park. The media’s coverage of BTS member’s enlistment into compulsory military […]

          BOOK REVIEW: Sophomore Songs by Clarke Geddes
          Book Reviews

          BOOK REVIEW: Sophomore Songs by Clarke Geddes

          August 29, 2023

          How does one become qualified to write a fictional music novel? The author of Sophomore Songs offers some clues. Growing up reading NME, doing a stint at Clash, drumming for several bands on and off, and […]

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          ‘Pop’ at 25: Looking back at the orphan child in U2's discography 2
          Classic Albums

          ‘Pop’ at 26: Looking back at the orphan child in U2’s discography

          March 3, 2022

          In March of 1997, 26 years ago, U2 released their much anticipated ninth studio album POP; for fans and critics alike, it quickly became their most polarizing release. There is a prevailing feeling that POP […]

          CLASSIC ALBUM: Duran Duran – Duran Duran 2
          Album Reviews

          CLASSIC ALBUM: Duran Duran – Duran Duran

          June 17, 2021

          This week sees the 40th anniversary of Duran Duran’s self-titled debut album. XS Noize looks back on this momentous release from a band that would become the ‘Fab Five’ of the ‘80s. It was December […]

        • Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Dhani Harrison at EartH, London
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Dhani Harrison at EartH, London

          October 24, 2024

          Anticipation was high when Dhani Harrison released his debut album IN///PARALLEL in 2017. Prior to that, he had already established himself as a thoughtful and accomplished musician through his work with bands like The New […]

          Crowded House
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          LIVE REVIEW: Crowded House at O2 Arena, London

          October 12, 2024

          Crowded House has been remarkably prolific in recent years, with a quarter of their albums released in the 2020s—a striking feat for a band that first formed in 1985. This makes sense, given the band’s […]

        • Round Up

          XS Noize Best Albums of 2018
          Round Up

          XS Noize Best Albums of 2018

          December 22, 2018

          2018 has been an incredible year for albums. The year saw the strongest new acts in decades release their debuts, as well as a number of alternative legends returning to top form. The world of dance […]

          The Best Of October 2018 PLAYLIST + ROUND-UP
          Round Up

          The Best Of October 2018 PLAYLIST + ROUND-UP

          October 29, 2018

          Welcome to the October 2018 edition of our monthly new music playlist, which is available to listen to and watch via YouTube. If you enjoy any of the songs featured here, we encourage you to support […]

        • In Focus

          IN FOCUS// The Waeve at Village Underground, London Credit: Denise Esposito
          IN FOCUS

          IN FOCUS// The Waeve at Village Underground, London

          November 1, 2024

          On October 29, 2024, The Waeve (Graham Coxon and Rose Elinor Dougall) performed a sold-out show at London’s Village Underground. This concert marked their largest headline performance to date, celebrating the release of their second […]

          IN FOCUS// Lacuna Coil at Rock City, Nottingham Credit: Alina Salihbekova
          IN FOCUS

          IN FOCUS// Lacuna Coil at Rock City, Nottingham

          October 31, 2024

          Italian gothic metal band Lacuna Coil delivered an electrifying performance at Rock City in Nottingham just days before Halloween, setting the perfect tone for the spooky season. The band’s dynamic vocal duo—Cristina Scabbia and Andrea […]

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        • Kaiser Chiefs
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          Kaiser Chiefs announce 2025 UK outdoor shows to celebrate 20 years of ‘Employment’

          November 1, 2024

          After announcing a massive hometown show at Leeds’ Temple Newsam Park for May 2025, to celebrate 20 years of their iconic debut album Employment, Yorkshire indie icons Kaiser Chiefs announce further 20th anniversary celebration shows […]

          The Horrors
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          To mark Halloween, The Horrors release new track ‘Trial By Fire’

          October 31, 2024

          To mark Halloween, The Horrors today release ‘Trial By Fire’, the second track to be taken from their recently announced sixth studio album ‘Night Life’, out March 21st via Fiction Records. The band will play […]

          Scissor Sisters
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          Scissor Sisters Return To Celebrate The 20th Anniversary Of Their No.1 Album ‘Scissor Sisters’

          October 31, 2024

          The long-awaited reunion that fans have been clamouring for is here: Scissor Sisters are back and readying their first live shows in over 12 years. 2024 marks the 20-year anniversary of the band’s debut album […]

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        • M the Myth
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: M the Myth on ‘Pin-Up Boy,’ Social Media Insights & 2025 Plans

          November 1, 2024

          M the Myth is someone not afraid to break boundaries. An artist who identifies as trans-non-binary, both they and their music represent what it means to be unashamedly yourself. Myth’s music serves as a mouthpiece […]

          KiKi Holli
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          INTERVIEW: KiKi Holli Discusses Her New Single ‘WIN U OVER’

          October 21, 2024

          Los Angeles-based, multi-faceted pop singer-songwriter KiKi Holli recently released her new single, “WIN U OVER,” a contagious Nu Disco track produced by Grammy-nominated Ethan Allen. “WIN U OVER” follows on the heels of Holli’s dance […]

          Hana Giraldo
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          INTERVIEW: Hana Giraldo Talks ‘Reputation’, Artistic Influences & Social Media

          September 20, 2024

          They say talent often runs in the family, for Hana Giraldo, that has undoubtedly proven to be true. As the daughter of iconic musicians Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo, Hana has carved her path in […]

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        • Into the Depths: Sister Ghost Discusses the Creation of 'Beyond the Water'
          Podcasts

          Into the Depths: Sister Ghost Discusses the Creation of ‘Beyond the Water’

          October 30, 2024

          In Episode #198 of The XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar interviews Irish artist Sister Ghost about her long-awaited debut album, Beyond The Water. Recorded in Los Angeles in the summer of 2022 with producer […]

          Wendy James
          Podcasts

          Shaping the Past and Future: Wendy James on Her New Album ‘The Shape of History’

          October 23, 2024

          In Episode #197 of The XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar interviews Wendy James about her new album, The Shape Of History. English singer-songwriter Wendy James burst onto the British music scene in 1988 as […]

          Unveiling Ecce Homo: Gavin Friday on Music, Art, and Self-Expression
          Podcasts

          Gavin Friday Unveils the Creative Journey Behind His New Album ‘Ecce Homo’

          October 16, 2024

          In Episode #196 of The XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar interviews Irish renaissance man Gavin Friday about his highly anticipated new solo album Ecce Homo out 25th October. The new album – produced by […]

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Year: 2018

EELS Announce new album, single and tour dates
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EELS Announce new album, single and tour dates

January 17, 2018 XS Noize

After a four year wait, EELS have today announced their highly-anticipated new album The Deconstruction, out April 6th on E Works/[PIAS]. In celebration, the band have unveiled the title track alongside UK headline shows in […]

Oh Yeah Music Centre presents... An Independent Venue Week Special 1
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Oh Yeah Music Centre presents… An Independent Venue Week Special

January 17, 2018 XS Noize

Independent Venue Week is a series of gigs running from 29th January – 4th February. It is an annual celebration of the venues that are the backbone of the live music scene and aims to […]

GRAHAM COXON Releases Debut Original Soundtrack ‘The End of the F***ing World’
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GRAHAM COXON Releases Debut Original Soundtrack ‘The End of the F***ing World’

January 17, 2018 XS Noize

The debut original soundtrack score from Graham Coxon – to accompany Channel 4/Netflix series ‘The End of the F***ing World’ – will be released as a digital download on 26th January, ahead of a vinyl […]

4AD Announce Two More COCTEAU TWINS Represses Coming This March 3
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4AD Announce Two More COCTEAU TWINS Represses Coming This March

January 17, 2018 XS Noize

4AD are repressing two more Cocteau Twins’ albums on vinyl this coming March, the albums Head Over Heels and Treasure. These are the latest additions to our ongoing reissues from the band, following Blue Bell […]

TRACEY THORN Announces new album 'Record', - Check Out Video For First Single
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TRACEY THORN Announces new album ‘Record’, – Check Out Video For First Single

January 17, 2018 XS Noize

Today, Tracey Thorn reveals her new single Queen, the first single to be taken from her first solo album of entirely original material for seven years. The record will be released on 2nd March 2018 […]

TWISTED WHEEL Return with the Snakes & Ladders Spring 2018 Tour
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TWISTED WHEEL Return with the Snakes & Ladders Spring 2018 Tour

January 16, 2018 XS Noize

As some of you may have already heard, Twisted Wheel is back and as always, it’s with a bang! For Twisted Wheel, Snakes and Ladders is not just a board game, it’s a CV. Born […]

EDITORS unveil new single 'Magazine', taken forthcoming album 'Violence' - Listen Now! 1
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EDITORS unveil new single ‘Magazine’, taken forthcoming album ‘Violence’ – Listen Now!

January 16, 2018 XS Noize

Editors today unveil their new single ‘Magazine’, taken from forthcoming album ‘Violence’. A dizzyingly bright, yet barbed opening salvo, ‘Magazine’ marks an intriguing stylistic shift for Editors. The single, the band’s first in three years, […]

U2 Include Belfast in Their 2018 eXPERIENCE + iNNOCENCE Tour
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U2 Include Belfast in Their 2018 eXPERIENCE + iNNOCENCE Tour

January 16, 2018 XS Noize

Live Nation has today confirmed dates for the European leg of U2’s upcoming eXPERIENCE + iNNOCENCE Tour. Kicking off in Tulsa, Oklahoma on 2nd May, the European tour will begin in Berlin on 31 st […]

SKELHORN Unveils Debut Single 'A Wondrous Place of Our Own' - Listen Now!
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SKELHORN Unveils Debut Single ‘A Wondrous Place of Our Own’ – Listen Now!

January 15, 2018 XS Noize

Skelhorn’s music reflects the past and glimpses the future, fusing his acoustic roots with a passion for electronica via his wonderfully authentic vocals. Think Tarantino meets Morricone, a dusting of Twin Peaks and a shot […]

JOHN BRAMWELL Announces New Solo Album - ‘Leave Alone The Empty Spaces’
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JOHN BRAMWELL Releases New Single ‘From The Shore’ – Listen Now!

January 15, 2018 XS Noize

Having just completed a solo tour of the UK, I Am Kloot’s songwriter and frontman, John Bramwell, announces the release of his new single ‘From The Shore’. Available from Friday 12th January, the track is […]

LEA PORCELAIN Unveil gothic-themed new video ‘Gotta Run’ from forthcoming EP
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LEA PORCELAIN Unveil gothic-themed new video ‘Gotta Run’ from forthcoming EP

January 15, 2018 XS Noize

Berlin’s post-punk heroes LEA PORCELAIN pre-empt the release of their brand new EP due this April with the unveiling of a hauntingly, powerful video for ‘Gotta Run’. The band detail the video: “The video shows […]

WOLF ALICE - Play BELFAST'S ULSTER HALL in support of 2nd album 'Visions Of A Life'
Gigs

WOLF ALICE nominated for a BRIT Award for a second time

January 15, 2018 XS Noize

Wolf Alice have been nominated for British Group at The BRIT Awards 2018, the second time the band have been nominated following their shortlisting for British Breakthrough Act in 2016. Wolf Alice’s nomination caps a […]

TURIN BRAKES - Announce New Album 'Invisible Storm'- Released January 26th
Gigs

TURIN BRAKES – Release Acoustic Version of New Single ‘Wait’ from New album ‘Invisible Storm’

January 15, 2018 XS Noize

Turin Brakes Turin Brakes have released an acoustic version of their recent single ‘Wait’. When asked to describe the new tune, singer Olly Knights mused: “This acoustic version of Wait is simply what Turin Brakes […]

THE ORIELLES Announce details of ‘ Blue Suitcase (Disco Wrist)’ & Rough Trade in-stores.
Gigs

THE ORIELLES Announce details of ‘ Blue Suitcase (Disco Wrist)’ & Rough Trade in-stores.

January 15, 2018 XS Noize

One of the most exciting young bands in the country right now, Halifax’s fast-rising The Orielles have announced details of Blue Suitcase (Disco Wrist), the latest track to be taken from their forthcoming debut album, […]

Van Morrison returns to the Belfast Waterfront on Sunday 18th December for one night only.
Gigs

VAN MORRISON To Play Millennium Forum, Derry: Sunday 6 May

January 15, 2018 XS Noize

The multi award winning singer, composer and performer will be showcasing songs from his most recent studio albums Roll with the Punches and Versatile – as well as dipping into some of his greatest and […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Ezra Furman - Transangelic Exodus
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Ezra Furman – Transangelic Exodus

January 15, 2018 Michael Barron

In 2015, Ezra Furman, gained exposure for his infectious single, Restless Year, taken from his last album, Perpetual Motion People. Ezra is an interesting and exciting individual. He is an out, “gender non-conforming, Shabbat-observing (Jew)” […]

INTERVIEW: Baz Warne - 'There is still so much enthusiasm and affection for the Stranglers' 1
Interviews

INTERVIEW: Baz Warne – ‘There is still so much enthusiasm and affection for the Stranglers’

January 15, 2018 XS Noize

The Stranglers will be hitting the road again in March 2018, this time with The Definitive Tour. With the vast catalogue of material that the Stranglers have in their recorded arsenal, it is never easy […]

FIELD MUSIC Share New Single "TIME IN JOY"- Listen Now!
Gigs

FIELD MUSIC Share New Single “TIME IN JOY”- Listen Now!

January 13, 2018 XS Noize

Field Music, helmed by Sunderland siblings Peter and David Brewis, recently announced details of their sixth album Open Here (released 2nd February 2018 on Memphis Industries). Today they share its lead single “Time In Joy”, […]

Liverpool, 5 piece band HEGARTY release debut album, 'Selling Your Soul To Sanity'
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Liverpool, 5 piece band HEGARTY release debut album, ‘Selling Your Soul To Sanity’

January 13, 2018 XS Noize

Hailing from Liverpool, 5 piece band Hegarty was formed in 2014 when David, Waka and Chris decided to record a few songs they had been working on together. Igga joined soon after recruiting Alex along […]

GAZ COOMBES Announces brand new album, 'WORLD'S STRONGEST MAN' - listen to first track "DEEP POCKETS"
Gigs

GAZ COOMBES Announces brand new album, ‘WORLD’S STRONGEST MAN’ – listen to first track “DEEP POCKETS”

January 10, 2018 XS Noize

World’s Strongest Man is the magnificent third solo album by Gaz Coombes. Inspired variously by Grayson Perry’s The Descent of Man, Frank Ocean’s Blonde, Californian weed, British woodlands, unchecked masculinity, Neu! and hip-hop (and a […]

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